Savannah United Coaching Resources

Savannah United is committed to educating our coaches. We offer free coaching clinics throughout the year as well as licensing classes. Please contact us at 912-691-2472 for more information on upcoming courses and classes.

Fundamental Technical Abilities at the academy age levelsDribbling: session 1 & 2--> Keep ball close to feet-->Ability to quickly change direction when running with ball-->Awareness of defender and protecting the ball with body-->Don't get too close to defender, risk of losing ball increases-->Time the feint accordingly-->Acceleration after any action, so that you can get away from opposition

Passing: session 1-->Peak over shoulder for spatial awareness-->Look for opportunities to play "killer" passes-->Correct weight of pass is KEY-->Play simple and play with inside of foot-->Read body language of player receiving ball-->Play ball on the ground and make sure its not "bouncing"-->Use variety of short,medium,long passes

Receiving and Ball Control: session 1 ; session 2-->Cushion the ball(Take pace off the ball with touch)-->Put your first touch where you want it next-->Take the ball at the correct angle so that you are facing in the direction you want to go next or attack-->Use your body to shield the ball from your opponent when receiving a pass

Shooting: session 1, crossing/finishing 1, scoring session-->Move ball away from defender to create space and angle-->Look at position of Goalkeeper and where the goal is-->Know your shooting distances and what part of foot to use:* 18+ yards out = laces* Inside box or 12 yards or less out = place into corners with inside

Heading:-->While ball is traveling look at a position where you can aim the header on target-->Know the different angles to head a ball and what each one represents